Japan supports construction of clean water supply system in Ampara District
The Government of Japan has provided a grant of US$ 85,682 (approx. Rs. 16 million) through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects...
Eco Spindles ranked among top 10 recyclers globally by Global Recycling Foundation
Sri Lanka’s leading plastic recycler, Eco Spindles (Pvt.) Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of BPPL Holdings PLC, was recently ranked among the Global Recycling Foundation’s...
‘Use Colombo Lotus Tower to treat COVID-19 patients’
Sri Lanka’s unutilised USD 104 million Lotus Tower must be made to accommodate high-dependency units (HDUs) to treat the country’s rapidly increasing COVID-19 patients,...
As COVID-19 cases surge, WHO provides over 340 MT of essential supplies
NEW DELHI, 23 May 2021: To support countries across South-East Asia Region respond to the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, WHO has provided over...
More people view Lanka as a vital destination, Minister Cabraal states
State Minister of Money and Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms, Ajith Nivard Cabraal said more people are beginning to view Sri Lanka as...
Leasing Council of Bankers of Sri Lanka gets new office bearers
The 5th AGM of the LCBSL (Leasing Council of Bankers of Sri Lanka) was held recently where Kanchana Karunagama was appointed as the new...
Altair, the enduring landmark with future proofed architectural affinity
Altair is an architectural icon, that will place Sri Lanka in the global architectural digests for many years to come, standing at par with...
Kandy Esala Perahera live-streamed globally
The Kandy Esala Perahera is the culmination of over 1700 years of history, tradition, and artisanship and during the annual event, the citadel of...
World Patient Safety Day
By Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia
The WHO South-East Asia Region continues to accelerate action to enhance patient safety and...
‘No direct links between reopening of schools & vaccinating children’
There is no direct link between the reopening of schools and vaccinating children, Deputy Director-General of Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath said.
Addressing a news...